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John Crash Matos

American, b. 1961
Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began following the older teens from his neighborhood to the train yards and began bombing. Taking the name “CRASH” after he accidentally crashed the computer in his school, his name began appearing on trains circulating all throughout New York City. By 1980, he began transitioning from train yards to galleries. He curated the groundbreaking "Graffiti Art Success for America" at Fashion MODA, launching the graffiti movement that has remained very active through today. CRASH’s career took off and he saw instant popularity throughout Europe and America, and eventually Asia. CRASH has been part of numerous museum and gallery shows around the world focusing on Graffiti and Street Art, and has works in many permanent museum collections. Visually iconic, he has partnered with many companies for projects including Absolut Vodka, Fender Guitars, SoBella Handbags, Levi’s, and most recently, Tumi luggage and Morphik. He continues to work and show both locally and internationally. Enjoy the awe and power of CRASH!
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Paris Review
Paris Review

John Crash MatosParis Review

$595

H 30 in W 22 in

Paris Review

By John Crash Matos

Located in Hollywood, FL

Artist: John Matos "Crash" Title: Paris Review Medium: Serigraph Signed: Hand Signed Measurements: 22" x30" Edition Number: AP 18/25 Condition:Excellent. This piece has been sto...

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1990s Pop Art John Crash Matos

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Screen

Spray Painted Street Art by John "CRASH" Matos, Reaching For The Stars Diptych
Spray Painted Street Art by John "CRASH" Matos, Reaching For The Stars Diptych

Spray Painted Street Art by John "CRASH" Matos, Reaching For The Stars Diptych

By John Crash Matos

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

John CRASH Matos "Reaching For The Stars" Spray Paint on Canvas 50 x 60 inches John CRASH Matos "Reaching For The Stars II" Spray Paint on Canvas 50 x 60 inches Verso signed by art...

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2010s Street Art John Crash Matos

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Canvas, Spray Paint

Street Art/Graffiti Spray Paint on Canvas_Untitled Diptych by John "CRASH" Matos
Street Art/Graffiti Spray Paint on Canvas_Untitled Diptych by John "CRASH" Matos

Street Art/Graffiti Spray Paint on Canvas_Untitled Diptych by John "CRASH" Matos

By John Crash Matos

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Untitled Diptych by John 'CRASH' Matos 36 x 36 inches each "Acid Brain" Spray Paint on Canvas 36 x 36 in "Alpha City" Spray Paint on Canvas 36 x 36 in Born John Matos in 1961, ...

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2010s Street Art John Crash Matos

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Canvas, Spray Paint

Spray Paint on Canvas/Graffiti/Street Art_The Money Changer_John "CRASH" Matos
Spray Paint on Canvas/Graffiti/Street Art_The Money Changer_John "CRASH" Matos

Spray Paint on Canvas/Graffiti/Street Art_The Money Changer_John "CRASH" Matos

By John Crash Matos

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

John CRASH Matos "The Money Changer" Spray Paint on Canvas 28.5 x 69 inches Born John Matos in 1961, CRASH was raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of 13, he began following t...

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2010s Street Art John Crash Matos

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Canvas, Spray Paint

Clockin (Rare Signed Screen Print)
Clockin (Rare Signed Screen Print)

John Crash MatosClockin (Rare Signed Screen Print), 2022

$1,500Sale Price|25% Off

H 30 in W 30 in D 1 in

Clockin (Rare Signed Screen Print)

By John Crash Matos

Located in Aventura, FL

10 color screen print on coventry rag 290 gsm paper with deckled edges. Hand signed and dated lower front by John 'Crash' Matos. Hand numbered 6/50 lower left front. Artwork size ...

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2010s Street Art John Crash Matos

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Paper, Screen

Tribal Law (Large Graffiti Painting)
Tribal Law (Large Graffiti Painting)

John Crash MatosTribal Law (Large Graffiti Painting), 2004

$21,000Sale Price|40% Off

H 34 in W 114 in D 2 in

Tribal Law (Large Graffiti Painting)

By John Crash Matos

Located in Aventura, FL

Original acrylic and spray paint on canvas. Hand signed, titled and dated on verso by John Crash Matos. Canvas is stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Aut...

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Early 2000s Street Art John Crash Matos

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Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Untitled (Large Graffiti Painting)
Untitled (Large Graffiti Painting)

John Crash MatosUntitled (Large Graffiti Painting), 2006

$9,000Sale Price|40% Off

H 48 in W 24 in D 1 in

Untitled (Large Graffiti Painting)

By John Crash Matos

Located in Aventura, FL

Original acrylic and spray paint on canvas. Hand signed, titled and dated on verso by John Crash Matos. Canvas is stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Aut...

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Early 2000s Street Art John Crash Matos

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Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"Pleased to See You, " Crash, Pop Art, Street Art Graffiti
"Pleased to See You, " Crash, Pop Art, Street Art Graffiti

"Pleased to See You, " Crash, Pop Art, Street Art Graffiti

By John Crash Matos

Located in New York, NY

Crash Pleased to See You, 1989 Signed and dated lower left Watercolor and ink on paper 30 x 20 1/2 inches A contemporary of Keith Haring and a modern-day master of this present day ...

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1980s Street Art John Crash Matos

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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John Crash Matos Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMediumCreation Year
2025$3,200Abstract Paintings, Figurative PaintingsCanvas, Enamel, Acrylic Paint2024
$3,200
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$3,200-$3,200
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